Facial-muscle-lifting device



Feb. 2 1926. 1,571,755

s, COCROFT FACIAL MUSCLE LIFTING DEVICE Filed Sept. 2, 1924 IN VEN TOR. Susamza/Cocrcyl;

BY W ATTORNEY.

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l atentcd idol 2, $53255 LETACZAL- Application filed September 5 c it lillOaYll that l, a

mini rloonoi r, a I p m, residing in the city and county of New York and. State of flow York, l we invented certain new and useful improvements in Faciallifuscle-Lifting Devices, which the following a specification. 1

v This invention rel tcs to a tacial rnuscle lifting device, and has ror ts object to provide, 1n nc is "(or set forth, a device of the class reicrrcd to, which is pleasing in appearance and simulating a boudoir cap, when worn, and provided with concealed means for lifting and holding the musc es of the face and necl )l? the p i pose of removing wrinkles there restoring the skin of the face and necl; to 1 s uaturalccndition, smoothed out and free n wrinkles, so that the face takes on a br ghter and more y Q-lltlljlll appearance.

It is well known that the sagging of the muscles of the face and neclr, will cause wrinkles to form from nose to mouth, in the cheeks and in the neck, and further when the face begins so due to the the facial muscles, i re is a tire the eyes causing the face to have a 1 but by lifting and holding the facial and neck muscles for suitable periods, which is provided for by employing the removable muscle lifting device in accordance with this invention, this dragging sensation is relieved, the eyes are wondrously rested, the expression of the face is changed and one will look substantially the same as before the facial muscles began to lose their tone, as the application of the cap will cause the lines of the neck and about the eyes to smooth out due lo the lifting of the muscles referred. to.

Further objects of the invention are to pro wide a boudoir cap for the purpose rcfcrred to, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, which is simple in its (:OllStlllUi'lOll and arrangement, strong, durable, compact, thoroughly efficient and convenient in its use. and inexpensive to manufacture.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts, as hereinafter more specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it to be understood FATENT OFFICE.

01? NEW YORK, N.

iQFE CLE-LZFTEBTG DEVICE.

2, 192%. Serial No. 735,473.

that changes, variations and modifications can be resorted to which fall within the scope of the claim hereunto appended.

in the drawings wherein like reference cl aracters denote corresponding parts throughout the several views I l igure 1, is an elevation of a head, showing the adaptation therewith, of a device in accordance with this invention.

Figure 2, is a plan of the cap looking towards the inner face thereof.

Figure 3, isa section on line 3-3, Figure 2.

Referring to the drawings in detail, a facial muscle lifting device in accordance with this invention comprises a body portion formed of two separable sections termed carriers, indicated generally by the reference characters 1, 2, and both sections are similar in construction, but one will be described, as the description of one will apply to the other.

Each section of the body portion consists of a head piece 3, of fabric, preferably 0r nainented silk, of substantially triangular contour having curved sides 4, 5 and bevelled upper corners. The side edges flare and v terminate at their upper ends in the lower ends of the bevelled corners. The lower edge 8 of the head piece 3 extends at an upward inclination from the edge f to the edge 5 and said edge 8 is of less length than the top edge 9 of the head piece 3.

Secured to the outer face of the head. piece 3 and projecting outwardly from the edges 4, 8, 9 and corner is a narrow ruffle 10, which enhances the appearance of the head piece.

Arranged against the rear half of the inner face of the head piece 3, is a liner ll, of fabric, preferably of the same material as that from which the head piece 3 is formed. The forward edge 12 of the liner ll, is an" ranged at. the vertical center of the head piece 3. The top, bottom and rear edges, as well as the upper inner corner, of the liner, as indicated at l3, l4, l5, 16 respectively, are secured to the edges 5, 8, 9 and upper inner corner of the head piece 3, by a row of stitching 17. The edge 12 of the liner 11 is disconnected from the head piece 3.

Carried by and projecting forwardly from the edge 12 of the liner ll, is a series of spaced clamping devices 18 for detachably connecting to the liner 11 a face adher' ring. member 19, formed of adhesive fabric.

The member 19 is of such width and length that when connected to the liner 11, the head piece 3 will project beyond the edges of said member 10, and the latter is of a contour, but smaller, similar to that portion of the head piece 3 which is not opposed by the liner 11.

Secured to the rear face of the liner 11, at the top thereof, as well as disposed at an inclination with respect thereto, is the for ward terminal portion 20, of a connecting tape 21, preferably formed of ribbon, and secured to the rear face of the liner 11, at the lower portion thereof, as well as p0sitioncd parallel to the edge 14 of the liner 11, is the forward terminal portion 22, of a. connecting tape 23, preferably formed of ribbon.

The head piece 3 and member 19 each is of a length to extend from the temple of the head 24 to the neck. See Figure 1.

llhe manner of using a facial muscle liftin and holding device in accordance with this invention is as follows Lift the face and neck with the fingers and notice just how far down on the neck it is best to attach the lower end of the member 19. This point will probably be about one and one-half inches below the ear. Then the slant of the head piece 3 will depend upon how much it is desired to lift the face underneath the eyes. If the eye muscles do not need lifting, then slant the member 16 closer to the temple. After one has ascertained the point to position the member 19 the latter is dampened and adhered to the face. hen both sections of the body portion are secured to opposite sides of the face and neck, the sections are then connected together by the pair of tapes 21 and the pair of tapes 23 as to set up the desired pull on the members 19 to lift the face and neck muscles and to hold them lifted for a suitable period.

t is thought that the many advantages of a facial muscle lifting and holding device for the purpose referred to and in accordance with this invention, can be readily understood, and although the preferred embodiment of the invention is as illustrated and described, yet it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction can be had which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

lVhat. I claim is:

A device for the purpose set forth comprising a carrier formed of a fabric head piece and a lining concealed by and having its rear edge and ends secured to the rear edge and upper and lower ends of said head piece and further opposing the rear portion of the inner face of said head piece, said lining having its forward edge free of the head piece, a face adhering member free of, concealed by and opposing the forward portion of the inner face of the head piece, said member projecting forwardly from said lining, means for detachably connecting the forward portion of the lining to the rear portion of said member, and a pair of securing tapes projecting rearwa dly of said head piece and having their forward terminal portions spaced from each other and secured against said lining.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature hereto.

SUSANNA COOROFT. 

